Latin american economic outlook 2017: Youth, skills and entrepreneurship

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Document

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English

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Spanish

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International organizations, International organizations, CAF, ECLAC

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Topics:

Youth employability

Knowledge Products:

Research papers, Case studies and good practices

Publication Date:

29 Oct 2016

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wcmstest4_184298.pdf

The 2017 edition of the Latin American Economic Outlook explores youth, skills and entrepreneurship. Young Latin Americans embody the region’s promise and perils. They stand at the crossroads of a region whose once promising economy and social progress are now undergoing a slowdown. The Outlook identifies potential strategies and policy responses to help Latin America and the Caribbean revive economic growth. While development can stem from different sources, skills and entrepreneurship can empower youth to develop knowledge-intensive economic activities, boost productivity and transform the region’s politics as they transition successfully from the world of school to the world of productive work and create the future they seek. The report highlights valuable experiences and best practices in these fields and proposes strategies to allow Latin America to consolidate long-term growth while assuring continuity in the social agenda.

DOI: 10.1787/leo-2017-en

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                        Access to training, School-to-work transition, Education and training                      
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